Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Better late than never. My goal was to do this Sunday, but I was sickety, sick, sick, sick. I guess that's what you get when you procrastinate sewing until the wee hours of Thursday night. I mean, Friday morning. It's BYU all over again. How did I ever graduate? ...seriously.

This year, our family was themed! We haven't done this since our oldest was one and we went as the Three Musketeers. So, I thought that I would share with you pictures of the costumes that I came up with this year. And their inspirations!

Our littlest went as Alice from Alice in Wonderland:

Though, to be honest, she cried when she realized she wasn't going as this:

But I wanted her to be instantly recognizable. So, this is what we came up with:

I found a dotted organza for the apron! Perfect!

Our redhead just had to go as the red rose. It was TOO perfect.

Can you see her green stems?

Figuring out how to make this costume almost took as much time as sewing it. Almost.

Our oldest went as the Mad Hatter, which I was very excited about. I loved interpreting a boy's character into a girl's costume!

And add this:

plus this:

And you get...

Can you tell that hubby's and mine were kinda afterthoughts? Oh well.

Next year I have plans to make it more even!

Thanks, Julianne for the great pics! Bet you can't tell which ones were her's. Hahahahaha.

Let me just say that this one wasn't super easy. Build with TWO people and clamps. Not just yourself and your swear words, like I did. But in the end, I'm happy. It's won't last her forever, because she'll outgrow it. It's very tiny. But for now she loves it and her new tea set.
Now onto the next project...

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

So, when I first did my daughter's nursery, I didn't paint. I hate builder's grade paint, which I call "water", but I was pregnant and tired. I wanted cream anyway, so I just left it. About 6 months ago, I realized that it was time to paint and organize. Because even though this before picture is pretty, this is what the room looked like on the other side.

It's like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. No?

She was using her old crib as a doll bed. It was time to put it up.

So, after building bookcases (which took all summer) and painting polkadots, this is what we have.

I built the bookcases w/ Ana's plans called the Favorite Bookcase. I bought the baskets first, and built them deeper to fit the larger baskets. I decoupaged wrapping paper for the shelves. I also painted the dresser and changed out the knobs.

My daughter wanted a pink room, but I wanted the furniture, bedding and window treatments to stay the same. I think we came up with a good compromise.

Monday, September 13, 2010

I had a plan for my life. It didn't come to fruition, but it was a good plan. Finish school. Get MBA. Move to Milan and have an awesome apartment with a white couch,

chrome/glass coffee table,

and turquoise pillows.

Yes, the design of the apartment was part of the plan.

Lately, I've been trying to capture the look that's been in my head for 15 years and apply it to my suburban home. Who cares if it's not an apartment in Milan with a big picture window?

So, imagine my shear joy! when I discovered House of Turquoise. Erin blogs all about her favorite color (and mine)! These are some of the pics that took my breath away.

This is the bathroom I want. This is almost the bathroom I have, except my doors on the vanity are peeling and breaking. The sink is chipped. We have a builder's grade mirror, and no wainscotting. And there is no Carrera marble in our bathroom, much to my dismay. Okay, so the only similarity is the paint color. I'm dreamin' here!

Wowza! Me likey!

Sigh.

Okay, seriously. I'm gonna bust a gut.

Just peaceful. Really.

And for the piece de resistance...

It's like my dream room. I love this room so much I could cry. My two older girls happen to walk by the computer when I first saw this. They did double takes and joined their momma in the droolin'.

So, don't be suprised if I blatantly rip-off take inspiration from these rooms. Also, check out Everything Turquoise. Erin posts daily on items for sale that are, you guessed it, turquoise. If turquoise isn't your thing, (that's okay, more for me) click on Decor by Color, Erin's link to her other blogs based on colors-she has lots! But I'll stick to my beloved turquoise, because who wouldn't love this?

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Does anyone else have trouble coming up with blog titles? I've always been really bad at titles. I mean, really bad. Like, I used to get my grades knocked-down because they were so bad. Oh well. No one grades my blog. (I think I might just go look at my diploma to cheer myself up.)

Ok, enough of Katrina's neurosis.

We had way too much fun this summer to even think about blogging. But I'll post about that later. Right now, I need to update you all on my project list. Because I know that you've been on pins and needles waiting for this. Not. (Ha ha. Did anyone see Psych last night?)

Now I'm just being silly. Here's what I really want to talk about: Ana has a new website. Formerly Knock-off Wood, her website has more interactive applications. (I sound techie.) And more viewer photos in her posts. Here is what I found today.

What a cute family! Right? I love the colors on this playhouse. So crisp and masculine. Which is why it totally wouldn't work for us. My girls would cry if I painted the house dark green. But I love it!

And all I can say is, "Yummy!" I want one of these! In white, with a marble top. Well, maybe just a top stained gray. Marble would bankrupt me, unfortunately.

I told my little one that I would build her this play kitchen if she stopped sucking her thumb. Kirsten from thecraftingchicks.com did this up so cute!

While I'm wishing, can I just plop my house right next to where this photo below was taken? Breathtaking!

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About Me

Hmmm, I'm such a secretive and complex person that profiles like this are always taxing to write. ; ) I'm a SAHM from TX who loves her three little girls and her husband. I also have fab friends who make staying-at-home a blast! I love to read, watch TV, sew, go to the movies, go on dates with hubby, organize my house and music.

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Quotables

"And, you know, one can dream so much better in a room where there are pretty things." ~Anne Shirley

"And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people." ~4 Nephi 1:15

"Build a modest home...and make it beautiful." ~Gordon B. Hinckley

"My good qualities are under your protection, and you are to exaggerate them as much as possible; and, in return, it belongs to me to find occasions for teazing and quarrelling with you as often as may be..." ~Elizabeth Bennet

"Savor the moments that are warm and special and giggly." ~Sammy Davis, Jr.